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sister

Also spelled: sistren

English Definition

Close female friend; sister in spirit.

Patois Definition

Mi sistren a di best hairdresser inna di town.

Cultural Context

Used widely in conscious reggae and Rastafari speech to denote respect and solidarity among women.

Examples

  • "Mi sistren a di best hairdresser inna di town."

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